Developmental Services Worker

3 weeks ago


Kingston, Canada Christian Horizons (CA) Full time

Calling all change-makers, advocates, innovators, and allies
- **We value diversity and hire Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) from all backgrounds.**_

At Christian Horizons, we value people, foster belonging, respect gifts and serve others.

**We are hiring for the following positions**:
**PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL**

16-34 hours/week: shifts consist of a rotation of days, evenings & alternating weekends (Sat & Sun)

**For our Community Residential Homes (Kingston, ON)**

Direct Support Professional (DSP) employees work with people who experience developmental disabilities as they live in their homes and communities. This position assists people in their daily life, working with them and their connections to ensure that they can live fully in the community. Direct Support Professionals recognize people's rights to direct their life, understanding that each person has unique gifts and needs, and they support people to learn skills for their own growth and development.

**Why Should You Apply?**
- Flexible schedules and various locations
- Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time
- Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities
- Competitive wages

**Requirements**:

- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Confirmation of COVID vaccination
- Access to reliable transportation
- **Preferred**:_
- 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment)
- Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
- **Our Hiring Process**:_
- Resume and cover letter submitted, followed by completion of short screening survey
- Realistic job preview at location, and meeting with the hiring manager

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-34 per week

**Salary**: $22.92-$25.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and visitors follow PPE precautions (including wearing masks) and proper hygiene and cleaning protocols. We work closely with public health and ministry directives in our approach and responses.

Application question(s):

- With training, would you be comfortable assisting people in areas of personal care?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- developmental services: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- full class driver's license (ex. ON class G or QC class 5) (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-04



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